AIK in advanced talks for Kennedy Okpala
AIK are deep in talks with Paderborn over striker Kennedy Okpala, 21 (3). The German forward is close to leaving the Bundesliga side for Stockholm, with the club wanting him in place within a week (3) (8) (10).
It follows a busy window that already saw your team sell Victor Andersson to Vitoria SC for around 11 million kronor (6).
First Assadi bid rejected
Universidad de Chile have knocked back AIK's first bid for Lucas Assadi (1). The Chilean club is pointing to a release clause worth 2.8–3.5 million USD, while your reported offer landed around 14 million kronor (1) (2).
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Assadi's agent is in Sweden to push talks forward (1).
Assadi available for the Superclásico
Fernando Gago says Assadi is available for the Superclásico against Colo Colo on Sunday, August 23, despite AIK's pursuit (2) (9) (11).
The manager also confirmed Gabriel Castellón and Cristopher Toselli can play in the match (9) (11).
Malmö could get Assadi cheaper
Malmö FF may be able to sign Assadi for less than AIK, according to reports (7). Your team is pushing hard for the deal, but the release clause terms could favor a rival (7).
Derby win celebrated in style
Your team celebrated the 3–1 derby win over Djurgården at a high-end restaurant (5). Abdihakim Ali on the night: "No idea, but we had fun anyway" (5).
The win lifted AIK to fourth with 28 points after 17 games. Hammarby visit on Sunday, August 30.
